Jefferson County

The Boiler Room leadership hopes to resume services in Port Townsend

The Boiler Room leadership hopes to resume services in Port Townsend

The Boiler Room has closed while its leadership considers how to continue providing services. For the past 25 years, The Boiler Room… Continue reading

The Boiler Room leadership hopes to resume services in Port Townsend
The All County Picnic will be at HJ Carroll Park on Sunday to celebrate first responders and promote emergency preparedness. (Jeff Eichen)

All County Picnic prepares Jefferson communities for emergency response Sunday

The sixth annual All County Picnic will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at HJ Carroll Park in Chimacum. A free,… Continue reading

The All County Picnic will be at HJ Carroll Park on Sunday to celebrate first responders and promote emergency preparedness. (Jeff Eichen)
Jefferson County Democrats to hear about orca protection at annual Fish Feast

Jefferson County Democrats to hear about orca protection at annual Fish Feast

Hilary Franz, state commissioner of public lands, is expected to update Jefferson County Democrats about actions by her department to protect southern… Continue reading

Jefferson County Democrats to hear about orca protection at annual Fish Feast
Port Townsend-area artists open their doors

Port Townsend-area artists open their doors

Havana; Moscow; Tyler, Texas: A bedroom-turned-studio overflows with images of these places. Joyce Hester, a painter relatively new to town, rounded them… Continue reading

Port Townsend-area artists open their doors

ISSUES OF FAITH: Always remember that God is truth

EDITH STEIN, A Carmelite nun who was killed at Auschwitz used to say that “if we seek truth, then we seek God, whether we realize… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Interim port director eye for Port of Port Townsend … and other items

Port of Port Townsend commissioners will consider the appointment of an interim director when it meets today. Commissioners will meet at 1:30… Continue reading

Pourhouse bash to support Olympic Neighbors, disabled housing

Olympic Neighbors invites the public to a fundraising Summer Bash on Sunday. The day of live music and dancing will be from… Continue reading

Sister Speak duo to perform at Concerts in the Woods

Sister Speak duo to perform at Concerts in the Woods

The two-person Sister Speak band will perform at Saturday’s Concerts in the Woods. Sherri Anne, who heads Sister Speak, will perform with Sarven… Continue reading

Sister Speak duo to perform at Concerts in the Woods
Peninsula socked in by wildfire smoke

Peninsula socked in by wildfire smoke

A vise of smoky air Wednesday continued to grip the Olympic Peninsula as wildfires raged to the north in British Columbia and… Continue reading

Peninsula socked in by wildfire smoke

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Read to Feed’successful … and other items

New Day Learning Academy students exceeded their reading campaign goals in the “Read to Feed” service project, raising $700 for Heifer International.… Continue reading

PHOTO: Port Townsend building gets a brush-up

PHOTO: Port Townsend building gets a brush-up

The James & Hastings Building on Water Street gets a fresh coat of paint Wednesday morning. The Victorian architecture and ornate design… Continue reading

PHOTO: Port Townsend building gets a brush-up
Gift saves Jefferson Community School’s building

Gift saves Jefferson Community School’s building

Because of an anonymous gift, the Jefferson Community School’s building is no longer for sale. The private school will continue to operate… Continue reading

Gift saves Jefferson Community School’s building

DUI patrols to increase leading up to Labor Day weekend

Law enforcement agencies across the Olympic Peninsula will increase DUI patrols Friday through Sept. 3 in anticipation of Labor Day weekend. According to a press… Continue reading

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: A fresh look, in full color

IT HAPPENS WHEN least expected. A single still image beams me back to a place, a feeling. We look at scores of pictures in the… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: School vaccinations offered now … and other items

Clallam County Health & Human Resources is offering youth vaccinations before the school year at its Port Angeles and Forks offices. Immunizations are held throughout… Continue reading

Northwind to host Clark, Rubin on Thursday

The Northwind Reading Series will feature Kevin Clark and Stan Sanvel Rubin at 7 p.m. Thursday. The suggested donation will be $5… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: The orca task force not to the rescue

THE VISCERAL SPECTACLE of the mother orca carrying her dead baby for 17 days and the emaciated female orca that might or might not be… Continue reading

Smoke from wildfires elsewhere causes unhealthy air on Peninsula

Smoke from wildfires elsewhere causes unhealthy air on Peninsula

Outdoor runners, take the morning off. Residents of Clallam and Jefferson counties were urged Tuesday to limit their time outdoors or stay inside… Continue reading

Smoke from wildfires elsewhere causes unhealthy air on Peninsula

NEWS BRIEFS: Highway 101 lane closure is expected; flight operations scheduled

Drivers can expect delays on U.S. Highway 101 just south of the state Highway 20 junction near East Uncas Road this week.… Continue reading

Peninsula firefighters helping battle blazes in Eastern Washington

North Olympic Peninsula firefighters are jumping from one blaze to another. As soon as two, three-person teams from Clallam and Jefferson counties finished battling the… Continue reading